Business Analyst

bp; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

Paid parental leave policy

Retirement benefits

Job summary

A leading energy company seeks a Business Analyst in Houston to support gas scheduling operations. In this role, you will manage production issues, gather business requirements, and collaborate with various teams to deliver mid-office solutions. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree, 3+ years of Business Analyst experience, and knowledge of the commodities trade. The company offers diverse and inclusive working environments with flexible options and excellent benefits.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of Business Analyst experience.
• Understanding of the commodities trade lifecycle and energy trading.
• Quick learner and a collaborative team player.

Responsibilities

• Manage production issues and support requests.
• Gather and document business requirements.
• Support integration activities and monthly release cycles.

Skills

Experience supporting Energy, Trading & Risk Management (ETRM) applications

Ability to thrive in ambiguity and fast-paced environments

Strong interpersonal skills

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Knowledge of Management of Change processes

Education

Bachelor’s degree in technology, business, or related field

Tools

Openlink Endur

Azure DevOps

SQL

Service Now

Job description

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About Us

Our purpose is to bring together people, energy and markets to power and navigate a changing world. In a time of constant change and possibility we need new talent to pursue commercial opportunities, fueled by world‑class insight and expertise. We’re always striving for more innovative digital solutions, sustainable outcomes and closer collaboration across our company and beyond, and you could be part of that too. Together we continue to grow as the world’s leading energy company!

Role Synopsis

It’s an exciting time to join bp. Meeting the energy challenge requires diverse approaches and innovative solutions. As part of the Technology Digital Delivery team, you’ll be closely partnering with the Supply, trading and shipping business lines and functions, using digital technology to deliver the products, platforms and services they need to enable seamless connectivity between energy producers, suppliers, markets and customers. You’ll collaborate with like‑minded professionals on pivotal initiatives that span continents, and it all starts with you.

This role supports the Gas & Power Trading Americas (GPTA) business specifically. You’ll be an experienced Business Analyst, supporting gas scheduling operations.

What You’ll Do

• Managing production issues and support requests
• Gathering and documenting business requirements
• Supporting integration activities and monthly release cycles
• Collaborating across internal and external teams to deliver mid‑office solutions
• Providing support for the Gas Scheduling domain
• Engaging with stakeholders to improve systems and user experience

What We’re Looking For

• A Business Analyst with experience supporting Energy, Trading & Risk Management (ETRM) applications
• A quick learner who thrives in ambiguity and fast‑paced environments
• A collaborative team player who builds strong relationships with stakeholders
• Passionate about improving user experience and delivering meaningful solutions
• Curious by nature and motivated to solve problems with creativity and meticulous attention to detail

Key Accountabilities

• Collaborate with multi‑functional teams including PMs, Scrum Masters, Developers, and SMEs
• Participate in all phases of the development lifecycle
• Ensure clear communication with stakeholders
• Document and validate business requirements
• Document production support training material
• Coordinate and perform testing, including UAT
• Adhere to release management and change control processes
• Monitor and resolve support requests via ServiceNow, meeting SLAs

Key Challenges

• Handling multiple concurrent assignments and priorities
• Navigating broad stakeholder groups and global coordination
• Handling complex interdependencies across programs
• Learning business and technical domain and processes

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in technology, business, or related field
• 3+ years of Business Analyst experience
• Understanding of the commodities trade lifecycle and energy trading

Desirable Skills & Experience

• 3+ years of Energy, Trading & Risk Management (ETRM) experience
• Openlink Endur experience (v15 or higher)
• Experience with Azure DevOps or equivalent experience
• Experience with SQL
• Experience with Service Now
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Good communication and partner engagement abilities
• Knowledge of Management of Change processes
• Ability to work in dynamic, fast‑paced environments

Key Attributes

• Determined and accountable with strong project ownership
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills
• Thrives in collaborative, agile teams

Why Join bp

At bp, we support our people to learn and grow in a diverse and challenging environment. We believe that our team is strengthened by diversity. We are committed to encouraging an inclusive environment in which everyone is respected and treated fairly.

There are many aspects of our employees’ lives that are meaningful, so we offer benefits to enable your work to fit with your life. These benefits can include flexible working options, a generous paid parental leave policy, and excellent retirement benefits, among others!

Employment Details

• Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
• Employment type: Full‑time
• Job function: Research, Analyst, and Information Technology
• Industry: Oil and Gas
• Location: Houston, TX